Haha, I feel you... when I first started roofing, I hovered so much my boss joked about charging me rent. Eventually learned to trust the crew and just check in casually—made life easier for everyone. Clear communication really is key.
"Eventually learned to trust the crew and just check in casually—made life easier for everyone."
That's a great point. Clear communication definitely streamlines things, especially when dealing with storm damage assessments. I've noticed that sometimes homeowners hover because they're unsure about the technical aspects—like shingle ratings or flashing details. Did you find that learning more about the technical side helped you feel comfortable stepping back, or was it purely about building trust with your crew? Curious how others approached this...
"Eventually learned to trust the crew and just check in casually—made life easier for everyone."
That's definitely a smart approach. I've found that understanding the technical details helps me feel more confident stepping back, but honestly, trust is the bigger factor. Once I realized my roofing team genuinely knew their stuff—like properly installing flashing around tricky chimney areas—I felt comfortable letting them handle things without hovering. It's a relief when you find a crew you can rely on... makes the whole process smoother.
Yeah, trust is huge, but honestly, I still double-check the details. Had a crew once that seemed solid at first glance, but skimped on underlayment... learned the hard way. Now I'm skeptical till proven otherwise, haha. Glad yours worked out though.
"Had a crew once that seemed solid at first glance, but skimped on underlayment... learned the hard way."
Ugh, been there myself—nothing like finding out the shortcuts later when it's too late. Good on you for double-checking stuff now, though. Live and learn, right? Glad OP's experience was smoother.
